- Cost of Living
- Italy
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (元100) | 元54 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (元62) | 元33 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (元34) | 元16 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (元10) | 元16 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.86 (元30) | 元16 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (元17) | 元8 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (元49) | 元62 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (元16) | 元14 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (元10) | 元7 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (元11) | 元5.50 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元57) | 元112 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (元16) | 元8 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (元10) | 元12 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,279 (元10,022) | 元10,102 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €872 (元6,834) | 元5,079 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (元1,016) | 元457 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €791 (元6,201) | 元5,436 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €550 (元4,310) | 元3,588 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €128 (元1,000) | 元324 | + 209% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (元178) | 元87 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €390 (元3,057) | 元2,340 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (元884) | 元651 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.77 (元37) | 元38 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元76) | 元36 | + 111% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (元663) | 元542 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (元274) | 元260 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (元711) | 元614 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (元937) | 元633 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,246 (元158,700) | 元143,352 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (元12) | 元7 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (元278) | 元151 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (元71) | 元25 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (元73) | 元41 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (元655) | 元238 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.99 (元39) | 元31 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (元27) | 元44 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (元24) | 元37 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.22 (元17) | 元9 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (元16) | 元12 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (元145) | 元60 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (元249) | 元172 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (元132) | 元94 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (元530) | 元818 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (元491) | 元407 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (元68) | 元63 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (元12) | 元34 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (元39) | 元34 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €479 (元3,754) | 元3,318 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (元1.91) | 元0.72 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (元465) | 元427 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (元41) | 元20 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 35% more expensive than in China
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